2006 Ford E-350 vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford E-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford E-350 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XK (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-350 weights approximately 684 kg more than 2013 Jaguar XK.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Jaguar XK (681 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford E-350. (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford E-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-350 | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | E-350 | XK |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 681 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2488 kg | 1804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4794 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1322 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2752 mm |
